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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Thomas Francis Sweeney

October 4, 1949- June 15, 2022

Thomas Francis Sweeney, 72, of Owings passed away June 15, 2022. He was born October 4, 1949, in Washington, DC to Edward Manning and Annabelle Kip (Henry) Sweeney. Thomas was raised in Takoma Park and graduated from High Point High School. He Joined the United States Navy in 1968 and was honorably discharged in 1971 after serving aboard the USS Independence, USS L.Y. Spear, and Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk, VA. He married Eileen Marie Isabella on November 13, 1971, and they lived in Riverdale before moving to Owings in 1978. Thomas was employed as a printer for Kiplinger’s Editors Press, Moore & Moore, and Creative Printing, before going to work at the Washington Post as a photo engraver. He retired from the Post in January 2013. Thomas was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. In his spare time, he was a HAM radio operator and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family, especially his grand and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife, Eileen M. Sweeney of Owings and daughter Nicolette Noreen Savacool of Hanford, CA. Also surviving are grandchildren Angelina Franchino, Anthony Franchino, Jr., Thomas Snell and Zachary Snell, great-grandchildren Harmony Franchino and Korra Snell, sisters Maryann Shenk, Kathleen Thomasson, and Maureen Sweeney, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and brothers E. Michael Sweeney and Shawn P. Sweeney.

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Visitation

Wednesday, July 6, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Services

  • Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, July 7, 2022
11:00 AM

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

8816 Chesapeake Avenue
North Beach, MD 20714

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Interment

  • Burial

MD Veterans Cemetery-Cheltenham

11301 Crain Highway
Cheltenham, MD 20623

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Contributions

Pantry Rebuild Campaign for the Ladies of Charity Calvert County Inc.

PO Box 334
North Beach, MD 20714

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Link:
https://ladiesofcharitycalvertcounty.org/

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    Mari
    17 Jun 2022
    11:19pm

    Nicki I’m so so sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. ❤️❤️

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    Jennifer Jenkins
    18 Jun 2022
    7:41am

    May the Lord comfort you and your family during this time of sadness. Praying for you and your family.

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    Lois & George Franchino
    19 Jun 2022
    6:32pm

    Please accept our condolences Nicolette. You and your family are in our prayers.

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    Barbara & David Lingle
    20 Jun 2022
    11:54am

    When we think of Tom we will always remember the good times we had with your parents. We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for comfort for your family. Cherish your memories.

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    Ed DiRaimo
    1 Jul 2022
    7:35am

    Very sorry for your loss.

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    Alforis B. Lawrence
    7 Jul 2022
    7:26pm

    To the Family of Tom Sweeney, we worked in the same dept. ( Engraving) for over thirty years together, one of my best friends and co-workers, Tom was funny and engaging with all. Love you you Man, Blessings of Strength Healing and Comfort to the Family.

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    Mari
    17 Jun 2022
    11:19pm

    Nicki I’m so so sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. ❤️❤️

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    Las Vegas
    State
    Nv
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    Jennifer Jenkins
    18 Jun 2022
    7:41am

    May the Lord comfort you and your family during this time of sadness. Praying for you and your family.

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    Conway
    State
    SC
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    Lois & George Franchino
    19 Jun 2022
    6:32pm

    Please accept our condolences Nicolette. You and your family are in our prayers.

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    Windsor
    State
    CT
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    Barbara & David Lingle
    20 Jun 2022
    11:54am

    When we think of Tom we will always remember the good times we had with your parents. We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for comfort for your family. Cherish your memories.

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Ed DiRaimo
    1 Jul 2022
    7:35am

    Very sorry for your loss.

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    Wheaton
    State
    Maryland
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    Alforis B. Lawrence
    7 Jul 2022
    7:26pm

    To the Family of Tom Sweeney, we worked in the same dept. ( Engraving) for over thirty years together, one of my best friends and co-workers, Tom was funny and engaging with all. Love you you Man, Blessings of Strength Healing and Comfort to the Family.

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    State
    DC
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